Senior Purchaser / Purchaser

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Cost Management: Assist in developing and implementing material pricing strategies to optimize costs with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors. 

• Process Optimization: Support the establishment and standardization of order processing procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy. 

• Supplier Performance Management: Conduct quarterly performance reviews of local subcontractors, ensuring adherence to quality, delivery, and cost targets. 

• Inventory & Warehouse Coordination: Monitor and enhance warehouse delivery accuracy while conducting weekly stock-level reviews to prevent shortages or overstocking. 

• Price Standardization: Perform bi-annual reviews of material pricing from factories and suppliers to maintain competitive and consistent costs. 

• Vendor Relations: Hold regular meetings with key suppliers/subcontractors to assess quality, performance, and compliance with contractual terms. 

• Order Tracking & Reporting: Proactively monitor the procurement cycle (e.g., PR-to-PO lead time) and provide timely order confirmations (OC) to relevant departments (MOD & EI). 

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, operations, and finance teams to align procurement activities with project timelines and budgets. 

• Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, material availability, and alternative sourcing options to mitigate risks and reduce costs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. 

• Minimum 2–3 years in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in building materials, decoration, or electronics industries. Candidates with less experience may be considered for a Purchaser role. 

• Demonstrated supervisory skills with the ability to mentor junior staff and manage vendor relationships. 

• Analytical Skills: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to evaluate supplier proposals and negotiate terms. 

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels. 

• Team Player: Assertive yet collaborative, with a proactive approach to resolving supply chain challenges. 

• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with procurement software (e.g., ERP/SAP) and advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP) is a plus.

We offer the right candidate 5 days' work, competitive remuneration package and benefits, including annual leave, marriage leave, paternity leave, medical scheme (with dependents coverage), education subsidy and attractive retirement plan. Interested parties please email detailed resume with current and expected salary to recruit.shk@hk.schindler.com .

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